The recreational use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” has led to an alarming surge in emergency medical incidents across Michigan, prompting a warning from state health officials on Wednesday. Calls to the Michigan Poison and Drug Information Center (MiPDC) involving adverse effects from nitrous oxide misuse rose 533% between 2019 and 2024, while emergency medical service responses increased by 553% over the same period.
A Muslim civil rights group has filed a complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights accusing a Domino’s Pizza in Waterford of religious discrimination after a family’s food was allegedly tampered with and a store employee made Islamophobic remarks. The complaint, filed by the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), stems from an incident in February when two Muslim women and their children ordered pizzas and asked for no pork.
Two Hamtramck officials at the center of a federal whistleblower lawsuit spoke publicly Tuesday for the first time, leveling new and explosive allegations of corruption, misconduct, and election interference against the city’s top leadership. At a news conference, attorney Jon Marko, who represents City Manager Max Garbarino and Officer David Adamczyk, outlined a sweeping array of claims against Mayor Amer Ghalib, Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri, and members of the all-Muslim city council.
Four international students at Wayne State University and the University of Michigan had their F-1 student immigration statuses restored after a federal court approved an agreement resolving a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan against the Trump administration. The lawsuit, filed in April, challenged what the ACLU called an “abrupt and illegal” termination of the students’ records by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Two Hamtramck officials have filed a sweeping civil rights lawsuit against the city, accusing top leaders, including Mayor Amer Ghalib and Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri, of corruption, retaliation, and abuses of power that they say silenced whistleblowers and shielded misconduct. Filed by City Manager Max Garbarino and Officer David Adamczyk, the lawsuit claims the pair exposed serious misconduct by Altaheri and other officials, including election interference, retaliatory personnel decisions, and a purported scheme to secure a presidential pardon in exchange for millions of dollars.
NoMad Hotels, a global name in luxury hospitality, is set to open its first Michigan location inside the restored Michigan Central Station, marking a major milestone in the ongoing redevelopment of the 112-year-old landmark. The nearly 180-room hotel, called NoMad Detroit, is scheduled to open in 2027, Michigan Central announced Monday.
Highland Park resident Bob Nelson has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city and Troy’s Towing of illegally seizing his cherished 1985 Ford Thunderbird, violating his constitutional rights, and causing lasting emotional and financial damage. The lawsuit, filed April 30 in U.S. District Court in Detroit, outlines a series of procedural failures and constitutional violations.
Hassan Hammoud, a Lebanese Muslim corporal with the Melvindale Police Department, has filed a lawsuit accusing the city and its police department of subjecting him to years of racial and religious harassment before retaliating when he spoke out. The complaint, filed in Wayne County Circuit Court, describes a culture of racism and bigotry inside the department where Hammoud has worked since 2021.
Starting in June, Detroit Metro Times will shift from being published weekly to biweekly. That means next month, we’ll publish issues on June 11 (our Summer Guide) and June 25. Due to a previous obligation, we will also publish the consecutive week on July 2 (our cannabis industry “Dab Day” issue) and July 9, but after that we plan to hit the streets every other Wednesday for the rest of the year.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s campaign for governor is showing signs of drawing bipartisan support, but he still trails leading Republican and Democratic candidates statewide, a new poll shows. According to a survey released Tuesday by the Detroit Regional Chamber, Duggan, who is running as an independent, is winning a substantial share of votes in metro Detroit and appealing to both Democrats and Republicans.
Michigan voters are deeply divided along party lines over the state of the economy, with fears of a recession and inflation rising among Democrats and independents, while Republican voters express growing optimism, according to a new statewide poll released by the Detroit Regional Chamber. The survey, conducted by The Glengariff Group between April 24 and 28, shows that while a plurality of voters continues to believe Michigan is on the right track, those views have eroded since January, and that trend is driven primarily by shifting sentiment among Democrats and independents.
Tecovas, the Austin-based western wear company known for its handcrafted boots and rugged apparel, is bringing its first Michigan storefront to downtown Detroit as part of the growing retail lineup at Bedrock’s Hudson’s Detroit development. The store will be located on the ground floor of the development’s office tower at 1252 Woodward Ave., joining a revitalized stretch of downtown that once housed the iconic J.L. Hudson Department Store.
The city of Detroit abruptly halted demolition this week on a controversial fast-food project after construction crews began tearing down a building next to a Montessori school without notifying nearby residents or businesses. The building is being razed to make way for Detroit’s first stand-alone Chick-fil-A, a 3,000-square-foot drive-thru-only restaurant that developers say will serve up to 1,700 cars a day and generate $10 million in annual sales. For families and small business owners in the East Side neighborhood, the project symbolizes something much bigger – the clash between wealthy developers and a corporate fast-food chain, and the people who live, work, and raise their children next door.
A group of Guatemalan farmworkers is accusing a Michigan labor contractor of human trafficking, wage theft, and coercion in a federal lawsuit set to go to trial later this month. The workers say Purpose Point Harvesting, LLC lured them to the U.S. with promises of legal employment and fair pay, only to trap them in grueling conditions in Michigan farm fields with long hours, underpayment, and threats of retaliation if they spoke out.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated the state’s Campaign Finance Act by using a public building to launch her campaign for governor, but will not face any penalties because of a “loophole” in the law, Attorney General Dana Nessel concluded in a letter released Monday. Both Benson and Nessel are Democrats.
Two former Detroit Tigers known for their improbable journeys and unforgettable moments on the field were named Monday to the Baseball Reliquary’s Shrine of the Eternals, a hall of fame that celebrates baseball’s most memorable, offbeat, and inspirational figures. Kirk Gibson, the hard-charging outfielder who helped lead the Tigers to a World Series title in 1984, and Ron LeFlore, who went from prison inmate to All-Star center fielder, were among four inductees selected this year by the Southern California-based nonprofit.
Detroit Thermal must wait at least a little longer before moving forward with a controversial steam project through Lafayette Park’s historic residential area. On Wednesday, the Detroit Historic District Commission stopped short of approving or rejecting the proposal, instead requesting more details from the company before making a decision.
Detroit residents will get a chance to hear directly from mayoral candidates this week at a community forum aimed at addressing some of the city’s most pressing issues. The “Run the City: Detroit Mayoral Forum” will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Boys & Girls Club at 16500 Tireman Ave. Hosted by a coalition of community and advocacy groups, the event is designed to create space for open dialogue between candidates and residents.
Nearly a year after a Metro Times investigation exposed the widespread misconduct of former Detroit Police Detective Barbara Simon, families of men still imprisoned because of her tainted cases are growing increasingly frustrated. Despite public promises, protests, and mounting evidence of wrongdoing, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has yet to meet with victims’ families or launch a transparent investigation into their loved ones’ convictions.
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The recreational use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” has led to an alarming surge in emergency medical incidents across Michigan, prompting a warning from state health officials on Wednesday. Calls to the Michigan Poison and Drug Information Center (MiPDC) involving adverse effects from nitrous oxide misuse rose 533% between 2019 and 2024, while emergency medical service responses increased by 553% over the same period.
A Muslim civil rights group has filed a complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights accusing a Domino’s Pizza in Waterford of religious discrimination after a family’s food was allegedly tampered with and a store employee made Islamophobic remarks. The complaint, filed by the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), stems from an incident in February when two Muslim women and their children ordered pizzas and asked for no pork.
Two Hamtramck officials at the center of a federal whistleblower lawsuit spoke publicly Tuesday for the first time, leveling new and explosive allegations of corruption, misconduct, and election interference against the city’s top leadership. At a news conference, attorney Jon Marko, who represents City Manager Max Garbarino and Officer David Adamczyk, outlined a sweeping array of claims against Mayor Amer Ghalib, Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri, and members of the all-Muslim city council.
Four international students at Wayne State University and the University of Michigan had their F-1 student immigration statuses restored after a federal court approved an agreement resolving a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan against the Trump administration. The lawsuit, filed in April, challenged what the ACLU called an “abrupt and illegal” termination of the students’ records by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Two Hamtramck officials have filed a sweeping civil rights lawsuit against the city, accusing top leaders, including Mayor Amer Ghalib and Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri, of corruption, retaliation, and abuses of power that they say silenced whistleblowers and shielded misconduct. Filed by City Manager Max Garbarino and Officer David Adamczyk, the lawsuit claims the pair exposed serious misconduct by Altaheri and other officials, including election interference, retaliatory personnel decisions, and a purported scheme to secure a presidential pardon in exchange for millions of dollars.
NoMad Hotels, a global name in luxury hospitality, is set to open its first Michigan location inside the restored Michigan Central Station, marking a major milestone in the ongoing redevelopment of the 112-year-old landmark. The nearly 180-room hotel, called NoMad Detroit, is scheduled to open in 2027, Michigan Central announced Monday.
Highland Park resident Bob Nelson has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city and Troy’s Towing of illegally seizing his cherished 1985 Ford Thunderbird, violating his constitutional rights, and causing lasting emotional and financial damage. The lawsuit, filed April 30 in U.S. District Court in Detroit, outlines a series of procedural failures and constitutional violations.
Hassan Hammoud, a Lebanese Muslim corporal with the Melvindale Police Department, has filed a lawsuit accusing the city and its police department of subjecting him to years of racial and religious harassment before retaliating when he spoke out. The complaint, filed in Wayne County Circuit Court, describes a culture of racism and bigotry inside the department where Hammoud has worked since 2021.
Starting in June, Detroit Metro Times will shift from being published weekly to biweekly. That means next month, we’ll publish issues on June 11 (our Summer Guide) and June 25. Due to a previous obligation, we will also publish the consecutive week on July 2 (our cannabis industry “Dab Day” issue) and July 9, but after that we plan to hit the streets every other Wednesday for the rest of the year.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s campaign for governor is showing signs of drawing bipartisan support, but he still trails leading Republican and Democratic candidates statewide, a new poll shows. According to a survey released Tuesday by the Detroit Regional Chamber, Duggan, who is running as an independent, is winning a substantial share of votes in metro Detroit and appealing to both Democrats and Republicans.
Michigan voters are deeply divided along party lines over the state of the economy, with fears of a recession and inflation rising among Democrats and independents, while Republican voters express growing optimism, according to a new statewide poll released by the Detroit Regional Chamber. The survey, conducted by The Glengariff Group between April 24 and 28, shows that while a plurality of voters continues to believe Michigan is on the right track, those views have eroded since January, and that trend is driven primarily by shifting sentiment among Democrats and independents.
Tecovas, the Austin-based western wear company known for its handcrafted boots and rugged apparel, is bringing its first Michigan storefront to downtown Detroit as part of the growing retail lineup at Bedrock’s Hudson’s Detroit development. The store will be located on the ground floor of the development’s office tower at 1252 Woodward Ave., joining a revitalized stretch of downtown that once housed the iconic J.L. Hudson Department Store.
The city of Detroit abruptly halted demolition this week on a controversial fast-food project after construction crews began tearing down a building next to a Montessori school without notifying nearby residents or businesses. The building is being razed to make way for Detroit’s first stand-alone Chick-fil-A, a 3,000-square-foot drive-thru-only restaurant that developers say will serve up to 1,700 cars a day and generate $10 million in annual sales. For families and small business owners in the East Side neighborhood, the project symbolizes something much bigger – the clash between wealthy developers and a corporate fast-food chain, and the people who live, work, and raise their children next door.
A group of Guatemalan farmworkers is accusing a Michigan labor contractor of human trafficking, wage theft, and coercion in a federal lawsuit set to go to trial later this month. The workers say Purpose Point Harvesting, LLC lured them to the U.S. with promises of legal employment and fair pay, only to trap them in grueling conditions in Michigan farm fields with long hours, underpayment, and threats of retaliation if they spoke out.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated the state’s Campaign Finance Act by using a public building to launch her campaign for governor, but will not face any penalties because of a “loophole” in the law, Attorney General Dana Nessel concluded in a letter released Monday. Both Benson and Nessel are Democrats.
Two former Detroit Tigers known for their improbable journeys and unforgettable moments on the field were named Monday to the Baseball Reliquary’s Shrine of the Eternals, a hall of fame that celebrates baseball’s most memorable, offbeat, and inspirational figures. Kirk Gibson, the hard-charging outfielder who helped lead the Tigers to a World Series title in 1984, and Ron LeFlore, who went from prison inmate to All-Star center fielder, were among four inductees selected this year by the Southern California-based nonprofit.
Detroit Thermal must wait at least a little longer before moving forward with a controversial steam project through Lafayette Park’s historic residential area. On Wednesday, the Detroit Historic District Commission stopped short of approving or rejecting the proposal, instead requesting more details from the company before making a decision.
Detroit residents will get a chance to hear directly from mayoral candidates this week at a community forum aimed at addressing some of the city’s most pressing issues. The “Run the City: Detroit Mayoral Forum” will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Boys & Girls Club at 16500 Tireman Ave. Hosted by a coalition of community and advocacy groups, the event is designed to create space for open dialogue between candidates and residents.
Nearly a year after a Metro Times investigation exposed the widespread misconduct of former Detroit Police Detective Barbara Simon, families of men still imprisoned because of her tainted cases are growing increasingly frustrated. Despite public promises, protests, and mounting evidence of wrongdoing, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has yet to meet with victims’ families or launch a transparent investigation into their loved ones’ convictions.
